This is what people had to say!

“The balance between practitioners and researchers and the diversity of participants from across the country makes this a unique opportunity to share ideas and hear perspectives we don't ordinarily have access to in our own environment.”
Lisa Taylor, President, Challenge Factory Inc., ON

“This was my first experience at Cannexus and have only good things to say about the event!  I was very pleased with the quality of keynote speakers and breakout sessions. The diversity of breakout session topics was also quite impressive. The entire conference was well-organized from the programme to the event organizers to the venue staff. Truly a spectacular event that I would definitely like to attend again!”
Fairy Wong, Director of Programming, Career Trek, MB

“It was an excellent opportunity to connect, network and to get energized! It reaffirmed many of the things we are doing organizationally and inspired us to look into new development areas.”
Randy Lindsay, Executive Director, Futureworx Society, NS

“Fantastic – glad I came! Excellent sessions and the ability to interact with leaders in the field.”
Tony Botelho, Manager Career Services & Volunteer Services, Simon Fraser University, BC

“The online community was a fantastic addition! I loved having the opportunity to read the profiles of presenters and attendees and used the community to break the ice and make connections during the conference. Overall, the event felt very intimate despite being well-attended!”
Juanita Boone, Practicum Advisor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, ON

“The conference was excellent! With so many speakers and topics to choose from, I was able to select sessions in every time slot that were relevant to my work with clients and to my growth as a career development professional. I met many interesting people, and I was able to make valuable connections that I intend to follow up on. Not only that, but I enjoyed myself thoroughly! I look forward to applying various pieces of learning to my work. I hope/plan to attend Cannexus again in the future.”
Juliana Wiens, Operations Co-ordinator/Employment Counsellor, Women’s Employment Outreach, NS

“As a presenter, I found the conference to be extremely well organized.”
Rebecca Burwell, Staff Career Advisor, University of Waterloo, ON

“Cannexus is a unique, national conversation hub for Canadian career professionals (and related stakeholders) making a difference in the world of work. (It) reinforced the irreplaceable role of counsellors, coaches, advisors – however we name ourselves – in our clients’ lives. 
Heather F. Turnbull, CMF, President - ACP International, (Association of Career Professionals International), ON

“Just wanted to let you know you did a fantastic job! We had a lot of fun and many great conversations at the conference about career development. Your keynotes were very inspirational, and overall the entire conference was a huge success from our point of view. Congrats and awesome job!”
Roshni Patel, Marketing Co-ordinator, Career Cruising, ON

“It was all great - as an exhibitor I was able to make some very good connections. It is a very well organized event and all attendees were very receptive to visiting and speaking with all of the booths - that was wonderful! “
Susan McLachlan, Communications Officer, Institute of Food Processing Technology – Conestoga College, ON

“The keynotes were outstanding this year. (They) made a huge impact on me personally and ... left me feeling very emotional and fired to make a change. Cannexus is the best conference I have ever been to and I look forward to it every year.”
Debi Saul, Project Manager, CONNECT Strategic Alliances, ON

“I thought the conference was amazing…I really felt like all the bases were covered - sessions were informative and well done. It is always so interesting to hear what is going on in the rest of the country. Well done!! I hope to bring several more people next year. Cannexus is a must for career practitioner development.”
Kathy McKee, Manager, Job Resource Centre, NS

“I thoroughly enjoyed the quality of each presentation and the opportunity toward enhancing my learning.”
Catherine Stevens, Career Counsellor, London Employment Health Centre, ON

“I truly enjoyed the conference from beginning to end and found it to be a wonderful forum to exchange information and ideas.”
Jaclyn Krane, Manager, Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP), ON

“All of it was excellent, one of the best conferences I've attended in a long time. Really!”
Brenda Hutchinson, Coordinator, City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre, AB 

“I wanted to express my appreciation for the opportunity to be at my first Cannexus conference! …the conference truly honoured the attendees with the details and thoughtfulness and the feeling was comfortable relaxed and collegial. The keynotes were truly great and each session I attended I gleaned new information or thoughtful ideas to process.” 
Rhonda Singer, MSc, CHRD, CMF, President, Culture Chemistry, Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Certified Facilitator, Board Chair, Association of Career Professionals International, Toronto Network, ON

“What a great national conference! It felt very empowering to have the opportunity to meet with other career development professionals from across Canada. I really enjoyed this conference, from the workshops, to the keynotes, to the opportunity to network. As the chair of the Nova Scotia Career Development Conference, I walked away extremely impressed, keep up the great work. This conference will definitely not be my last.
Patrick Brush, Career Counsellor, Peopleworx/ Nova Scotia Career Development Association, NS

“Thanks for your exquisite organizing. Very well orchestrated. As a first time presenter and attendee, it was a great experience.”
Janet Frood, CPCC, ORSCC, PCC, Executive, Leadership & Team Coach, Horizon Leadership Institute Inc., ON

“Your team has done a wonderful job for this event!! I thoroughly enjoyed the event. It is one of the best career events I have been to. “
Xiaohai (Kevin) Lin, Career Advisor, Casa Loma Career Centre - Student Affairs, George Brown College, ON

“All (the sessions) I attended contributed to my knowledge base in one way or another and the networking opportunities were tremendous.”
Carole MacFarlane, Career Programs Co-ordinator, Vancouver Board of Education, BC

"As a presenter who has presented at many conferences, I just have to say that I think Cannexus is the most professional and organized conference. I really appreciate being taken care of so thoroughly. Just extending my appreciation."
Louisa Jewell, President, PositiveMatters.com, ON

“I had a great time at Cannexus and would recommend to my colleagues that they attend future Cannexus events. There are so many wonderful breakout session in every block that is was very hard to choose which sessions to attend!”
Jessica Isenor, MEd, Counselling Psychology, Intern Career Counsellor, ON

“Information about some great programs and projects being offered in different part of the country.”
Jane Aupaluktuq, Director of Human Resources, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, NU

“All the presenters I saw were amazing…very informative and inspiring. I was so inspired by the conference and we are still talking about what we learned in my office!”
Robin Beasley, Employment Advisor, Carleton University, ON

“The variety of workshops makes the conference my preferred conference every year.”
Margaret Flett, Program Manager, Sudbury YMCA Employment Services, ON

 "One week later I am still buzzing from this conference. I feel so blessed to have been part of it."
Joanne Ahern,  Employ-Ability Program Facilitator, Neil Squire Society, ON